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Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,535

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $5,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,777

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $5,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelCivicCivicGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LTouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,700 $26,500 $30,045
Base Invoice $22,016 $24,609 $28,843
Navigation system 1,000    
Navigation system 926    
Options (change) 1,000 0 0
Options (change) 926 0 0
Destination 835 835 820
Total Price $25,535 $27,335 $30,865
Total Invoice $23,777 $25,444 $29,663

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,626
Model Year201620162015
ModelCivicCivicGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LTouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4174hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8450, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,535$27,335$30,865
Adjustments for Features0-3,375-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,535$23,960$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$1,575$0$0
Total Invoice$23,777$25,444$29,663
Adjustments for Features0-3,142-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,777$22,302$28,928
Cost Above Minimum$1,475$0$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162015
ModelCivicCivicGolf / GTI
TrimEX-LTouringGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights $1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,025$6,400$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,375$765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,142-735

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162015
ModelCivicGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length182.3 in167.5 in
Width70.8 in70.8 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,743 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.152.7 ft3

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